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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On June 4, 2024, Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” and “us”) issued a press release disclosing its pro forma financial information relative to acquisition of the Meridian Companies. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item 2.02 by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company’s management plans to hold meetings with prospective funding sources, and others, from time to time.
A copy of the presentation which the Company will use in connection with such meetings is posted on the Company’s website at https://goldenmatrix.com/events-presentations/ (which information from such website is not incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K), a copy of which presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. The furnishing of this Report is not intended to constitute a determination by the Company that the information is material or that the dissemination of the information is required by Regulation FD.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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** Furnished herewith.
Forward Looking Statements
The presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current expectations or beliefs concerning future events and can generally be identified using statements that include words such as “estimate,” “expects,” “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “forecast,” “likely,” “will,” “target” or similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the need for additional financing, the terms of such financing, the availability of such financing and dilution caused thereby; the ability of the Company and/or its subsidiaries to obtain additional gaming licenses; the ability of the Company to manage growth; the ability of the Company to complete acquisitions, and the terms of and availability of funding for such acquisitions; disruptions caused by acquisitions; the Company’s reliance on its management; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions and dilution caused thereby; disruptions caused by acquisitions; dilution caused by fund raising, the conversion of outstanding preferred stock, and/or acquisitions; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market; the Company’s expectations for future growth, revenues, profitability; the Company’s expectations regarding future plans and timing thereof; the fact that the former MeridianBet Group stockholders have voting control over the Company; related party relationships; the potential effect of economic downturns, recessions, increases in interest rates and inflation, and market conditions, decreases in discretionary spending and therefore demand for our products, and increases in the cost of capital, related thereto, among other affects thereof, on the Company’s operations and prospects; the Company’s ability to protect proprietary information; the ability of the Company to compete in its market; the Company’s lack of effective internal controls; dilution caused by efforts to obtain additional financing; the effect of current and future regulation, the Company’s ability to comply with regulations and potential penalties in the event it fails to comply with such regulations; the risks associated with gaming fraud, user cheating and cyber-attacks; risks associated with systems failures and failures of technology and infrastructure on which the Company’s programs rely; foreign exchange and currency risks; the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings in the normal course of business; the ability to compete against existing and new competitors; the ability to manage expenses associated with sales and marketing and necessary general and administrative and technology investments; and general consumer sentiment and economic conditions that may affect levels of discretionary customer purchases of the Company’s products, including potential recessions and global economic slowdowns. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, made in the release or presentation or in any of its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings or public disclosures, except as provided by law. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s periodic and current filings with the SEC, including the Form 10-Qs and Form 10-Ks, filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: June 4, 2024 | By: | /s/ Anthony Brian Goodman |
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EXHIBIT 99.1

Golden Matrix Group Files Pro Forma Financial Statements
in Conjunction with Meridianbet Acquisition
Company Shows Strong Pro Forma Financial Performance for 2023,
With Total Sales of $137 Million and 57% Gross Margin
LAS VEGAS, NV -- June 4, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI) (“Golden Matrix” or the “Company”) , a developer, licensor and global operator of online gaming and eCommerce platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced the filing of its pro forma financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form 8-K/A in conjunction with the recently announced acquisition of Meridianbet Group (“Meridianbet”).
The Form 8-K/A pro forma disclosure represents the combination of the financial results of Golden Matrix and Meridianbet for the year ended December 31, 2023, and the first quarter of 2024.
In fiscal year 2023, the combined entity achieved total pro forma sales of $137 million and a gross margin of 57%, reflecting strong market expansion and operational efficiency. These results highlight significant growth in key financial metrics and robust operational performance, underscoring the successful integration of Meridianbet as a subsidiary and the strategic synergies realized from this acquisition.
Pro Forma Combined Results (Fiscal Year 2023)
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| · | Combined gross margin of 56.95%, reflecting strong combined operational efficiency. |
Pro Forma Combined Quarterly Results (Q1 2024)
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| · | Total combined revenue of $36.69 million for Q1 2024. |
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| · | Combined gross margin of 57.41% for Q1 2024, indicating efficient cost management. |
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| · | Combined net income of $2.06 million for Q1 2024. |
Pro forma combined results for fiscal year 2023 and Q1 2024 are impacted by certain accounting treatments related to the acquisition and integration of Meridianbet , the majority of these items are non-cash items. Investors should look to Golden Matrix’s upcoming Q2 2024 earnings report for like-for-like consolidated financials.
Highlights From Meridianbet Group Fiscal 2023 Audited Annual Financials
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| · | Sales increased by 24.1% from $74.93 million in 2022 to $92.99 million in 2023, reflecting strong market expansion and successful customer acquisition strategies. |
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| · | Company maintained a high gross margin of 73.39% in 2023, demonstrating efficient cost management and operational excellence. |
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| · | The cash flow from operating activities to net income ratio improved to 170% in 2023, indicating robust cash generation and financial health. |

Highlights From Meridianbet Group Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financials
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| · | Sales increased by 8.33% from $22.94 million in Q1 2023 to $24.85 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth driven by strong market customer acquisition and retention. |
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| · | Company achieved a high gross margin of 71.19% in Q1 2024, demonstrating efficient cost management and operational excellence. |
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| · | Company reported net income of $3.95 million for Q1 2024, showcasing strong financial performance and profitability. |
For additional information on the pro forma financial performance and Meridianbet Group’s financial performance, please refer to the Company’s Form 8-K/A report, which has been filed with the SEC today and is available at https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/gmgi/sec-filings or www.sec.gov .
A summary of the Company’s pro forma performance and highlights can be found at https://goldenmatrix.com/events-presentations/.
About Golden Matrix
Golden Matrix Group , based in Las Vegas NV, is an established B2B and B2C gaming technology company operating across multiple international markets. The B2B division of Golden Matrix develops and licenses proprietary gaming platforms for its extensive list of clients and RKings , its B2C division, operates a high-volume eCommerce site enabling end users to enter paid-for competitions on its proprietary platform in authorized markets. The Company also owns and operates MEXPLAY, a regulated online casino in Mexico.
Founded in 2001, the MeridianBet Group is a well-established online sports betting and gaming group, licensed and currently operating in 16 jurisdictions across Europe, Africa and South America. The MeridianBet Group’s successful business model utilizes proprietary technology and scalable systems, thus allowing it to operate in multiple countries and currencies and with an omni-channel approach to markets, including retail, desktop online and mobile.
Our sophisticated software automatically declines any gaming or redemption requests from within the United States, in strict compliance with current US law.
Disclaimer:
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared by GMGI management for illustrative purposes only. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are not intended to represent or be indicative of the financial position or results of operations in future periods or the results that actually would have been realized had the Meridian Companies and GMGI been a combined company during the specified periods. Additionally, the unaudited pro forma results do not give effect to any potential cost savings or other synergies that could result from the combination of the Meridian Companies and GMGI. The pro forma adjustments are based on the information available at the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K/A and reflect preliminary estimates of fair value. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, including the notes, is qualified in its entirety by reference to, and should be read in conjunction with, the historical consolidated financial statements of the Meridian Companies included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K/A which this pro forma financial information is filed with as Exhibit 99.4 and GMGI as set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on January 17, 2024, and, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended January 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024.
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Investor & Media Contacts:
Brett Milotte, ICR
Jason Chudoba, ICR
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EXHIBIT 99.2